3 reasons why Gareth Southgate shouldn’t become the new England manager

Does he actually want the job?

This may seem like an odd question. But does Southgate actually want to become the new England manager?

All the expectation, pressure and hype, it might be enough to put him off.

When Roy Hodgson resigned after England’s embarrassing Euro 2016 exit to the hands of Iceland; the 46-year-old’s name was instantly thrown into the hat, although he admitted he wasn’t ready to take the Three Lions job, permanently or temporarily.

Yet, after Sam Allardyce’s very brief spell in charge, The FA handed Southgate a sort of four-game trial, in which he has succeeded, it is fair to say.

But even after defeating rivals Scotland last week, he told the media, “I want time to go away and reflect.

“I have loved doing it but it is an opportunity for everyone to have time [to think]. The FA can decide what they want to do.”

It seems Southgate is still in two minds…